Theme Park Review

Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:10 am

by Garet

coasterbill wrote:I support anything that Disney does that moves them closer to a paid Fastpass option in addition to the current system.

Honestly, we had planned on skipping Shanghai with trying to manage those crowds and other unpleasant reports with a baby until the paid option came up and perked our interest. Paris wasn't even mentioned for when we go back to see my parents in the U.K. until we heard they may have a paid option now. Florida is a once in a lifetime trip for us and even then it would probably be off resort, cheap places just to sleep and rent a car vacation. If there was an option for us as day guests to get some paid fast passes ahead of time, we'd definitely put that in the budget and it would make us more interested in going.

Currently, our main park to vacation is Hong Kong due to the low crowds and every show, character and parade being able to just walk up and see, we find it nice to have a Disney where we don't need to arrive ahead of opening or make any sort of plan and can just stroll around for our 2 year old but we definitely want to get back to Tokyo when he is a bit older. The fast pass plus being potentially gone already for a few of the newest rides if we are just day trippers makes us worry since we can only fly on 2 of the busiest weeks since Korean schools run all year but to remove that worry would be worth the cost.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:01 pm

by jray21

Yeah, those club level rooms are pretty expensive, so it makes sense. There aren't that many of those types of rooms, and it's only 3 extra passes per person, so I don't see it making a difference.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:35 pm

by trainplane3

So how about that theater? It's apparently circling around that it's been cancelled.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:30 pm

by jedimaster1227

Walt Disney World has sent us a press release announcing new offerings coming in the Summer of 2018 to all four parks including the opening of Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios!

Starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, Walt Disney World Resort will launch an incredible summer for 2018 with guests being immersed in their favorite Disney films, entering the worlds of their beloved characters and experiencing exciting new attractions and entertainment.

Here are some of the highlights:

All four Walt Disney World theme parks – plus Disney Springs – will delight guests with new attractions and experiences for Summer 2018, with most of the festivities starting Memorial Day Weekend.

At Magic Kingdom, favorite Disney•Pixar super heroes will take over Tomorrowland – celebrating all things super. Guests will party with Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and upcoming “Incredibles 2.” And, for the first time ever, guests will get to see Edna Mode, the greatest superhero costume designer. The super heroes will interact with guests throughout the land. And the festivities culminate with a “SUPER” dance party on the Rocket Tower Stage. “Incredibles 2” opens in theaters nationwide June 15, 2018.

Super Heroes take over the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot. Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy will join an alien band, taking guests on a journey through the cosmos. The party will feature hits from Awesome Mixtapes 1 and 2 – fun and favorite tunes from the two movies’ soundtracks – building the anticipation for a new Epcot Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.

This summer, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating its 20th anniversary with two super new experiences: A “dino-tastic” celebration where Donald Duck takes over Dinoland U.S.A. with prehistoric elements in a new and exciting character celebration; and Explorers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure, where Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug, from the Disney•Pixar hit film “Up,” discover species of birds from around the world. In addition to all the new fun offerings, guests continue thrills on Pandora – The World of Avatar including Avatar – Flight of Passage, which has quickly become the top-rated attraction at Walt Disney World.

Summer 2018 also marks the first summer for new offerings at Disney Springs including “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire,” a Hyper-Reality Experience from Lucasfilm, ILMxLAB and The VOID; and a host of new restaurants and bars have popped up to tempt any appetite. These include The Edison, a lavish “Industrial Gothic” restaurant and bar; Maria & Enzo’s, an open and airy Italian trattoria featuring family-friendly dishes inspired by Sicily; Terralina Crafted Italian, a new concept from James Beard award winner and “Top Chef Master” Chef Tony Mantuano; and Wine Bar George, the only Master Sommelier-led wine bar in Florida, brought to Disney Springs by former California Grill manager and Master Sommelier George Miliotes (opening this spring).

Toy Story Land Opens

As summer gets into full swing, the capstone of Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The ongoing reimagining of the park takes guests to infinity and beyond, allowing them to step into the worlds of their favorite films, starting with Toy Story Land.

This new 11-acre land will transport guests into the adventurous outdoors of Andy’s backyard. Guests will experience two new attractions, including Slinky Dog Dash, a family-friendly coaster which will send riders dipping, dodging and dashing around turns and drops that Andy has created to stretch Slinky and his coils to the max. “Toy Story” pals also come to life in another fresh-from-the-box themed attraction — Alien Swirling Saucers. This Pizza Planet toy play set is loaded with aliens circling about in their flying saucers pulling along rocket ships full of guests. The new land also will encompass – Toy Story Mania! – which has been expanded to add a third track to the existing popular attraction. Woody’s Lunch Box will be a new quick-service kiosk serving tasty meals and old-fashioned soda floats inside Toy Story Land.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:20 pm

by jray21

It looks to be a pretty good summer!

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:01 pm

by skuph_marx

This idea that they add yet another, third, track to Midway Mania seems really silly to me. The reason the ride is so popular is because there's nothing else to do at the park. Once Toy Story land and Galaxy's Edge open, with a few more rides, over time you're going to see this need for a third track diminish. I suppose it will help eat up people after Star Wars opens and a TON more people come to the park. Maybe dump some more money into NEW experiences.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:11 pm

by Ape

Nothing else to do? We just went spent the whole day there and felt like we still missed a lot and loved every minute of what we did. Every time you turned around there was something to do or see.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:15 pm

by robbalvey

skuph_marx wrote:This idea that they add yet another, third, track to Midway Mania seems really silly to me. The reason the ride is so popular is because there's nothing else to do at the park. Once Toy Story land and Galaxy's Edge open, with a few more rides, over time you're going to see this need for a third track diminish. I suppose it will help eat up people after Star Wars opens and a TON more people come to the park. Maybe dump some more money into NEW experiences.

This post is just so insanely stupid that I cannot even begin to be able to comment on it without my brain hurting.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:51 pm

by prospekt88

Haha, if only there were some chance of that coming true. That would be ideal. Midway Mania is probably the most re-rideable ride anywhere, would be amazing if it ever had no wait. Or even ever just a wait under 30 minutes.

Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:06 pm

by MayTheGForceBeWithYou

skuph_marx wrote:The reason the ride is so popular is because there's nothing else to do at the park.

So I guess Tokyo DisneySea must have nothing else to do, right?

Still, third track should help alleviate those lines more, because it's consistently pretty busy no matter which resort you're at.